Russ Laraway Shares Why “The Big 3” Are the Secret to Being a Successful Leader 7 | 5

(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:02:59) What Are the Big Three?
(00:07:24) The Flintstones House
(00:10:31) Defining Direction in Leadership
(00:15:11) Long-Term Leadership Tools
(00:17:24) Crafting Team Goals and Priorities
(00:26:12) Purpose and Vision Statements
(00:31:43) Coaching for Engagement
(00:33:29) The Book and Specific Praise
(00:38:59) Soliciting Feedback from Teams
(00:43:53) Leadership and Power Dynamics
(00:45:25) Radical Candor Tips
(00:47:29) Conclusion

Russ Laraway breaks down why your leadership isn’t working—and how to fix it.

Stuck in a cycle of vague goals, half-hearted feedback, and meaningless career talks? Let’s call it what it is—bad leadership. In part one of this two part episode, Kim, Amy, and Russ Laraway rip into the mistakes that are killing your team’s engagement and results. Russ brings the heat with his “Big Three” leadership essentials—direction, coaching, and career—and doesn’t hold back on why so many managers fail to deliver. Why are leaders so scared to prioritize? Why do career conversations feel like an empty HR theater? And why does feedback either go ignored or turn into a dreaded confrontation? If you’re ready to ditch the excuses, face the hard truths, and lead with real purpose and impact, this episode is your wake-up call. It’s time to step up, get clear, and transform the way you lead—before it’s too late.

Get all of the show notes at RadicalCandor.com/podcast.

Episode Links:

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• Stop Overcomplicating It: The Simple Guidebook To Upping Your Management Game
• “When They Win, You Win”: Russ Laraway Unpacks His New Guide For The Modern Manager
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